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🌱 Man killed by early-morning train southeast of Ypsilanti in Augusta Township

Ypsilanti, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Ypsilanti! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Man killed by early-morning train southeast of Ypsilanti in Augusta Township
  • Ypsilanti man gets 15-year federal sentence in online child exploitation case
  • Why Eastern Michigan chose Mike Ott to lead its baseball future

Also on today's calendar: Beeswax Wraps & Pressed Flowers and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. 1 killed in train crash in rural area southeast of Ypsilanti (mlive.com) — A man was struck and killed by a Norfolk Southern freight train early Tuesday morning on tracks in Augusta Township, just southeast of Ypsilanti in Washtenaw County. The crash happened around 4:41 a.m. between McKean and Bunton roads, with crews clearing the scene by about 7:30 a.m. State police are investigating and details about the victim remain limited.
   

2. Ypsilanti man to sentenced to 15 years for soliciting nude photos from teen (mlive.com) — A man from Ypsilanti has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexually exploiting a minor he met online. Investigators later searched his Ypsilanti home and recovered explicit material involving a child. The case also ties into earlier, related convictions in Eaton County, underscoring ongoing regional efforts to prosecute online child exploitation.
   

3. Mike Ott leaves Kalamazoo College, heads to Eastern Michigan to lead Eagles (wwmt.com) — Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti has hired veteran coach Mike Ott to lead its baseball program, bringing in a proven program-builder from Kalamazoo College. Ott, a Michigan native with a track record of championships and academic success, says he’s eager to establish a strong culture of excellence on and off the field for EMU athletes.
   

4. 5 local ways to celebrate Pride Month in Ypsilanti (easternecho.com) — Ypsilanti residents have several ways to celebrate Pride this June, from a free space-themed rave at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse to fundraisers and social meetups at local breweries. You can also catch a queer-themed choral concert and a Black Pride Y2K cookout, all happening at familiar Ypsi venues with options for different ages and budgets.
   

5. Women are suffering and dying at Michigan's only women's prison, and activists say lawmakers are moving too slowly (metrotimes.com) — Two recent deaths and ongoing health concerns at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, just outside Ypsilanti, are driving urgent calls for stronger oversight and even closure of the prison. Lawmakers have proposed expanding the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman’s powers, while advocates argue a broader reform package is needed to address alleged mold, unsafe conditions, and inadequate medical care affecting incarcerated women and staff.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 3
  • 8th grade graduation rehearsal - MPR
    Ann Arbor STEAM Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    8:45 am
  • Kushi's Class Outside Vocal Music
    Ann Arbor STEAM Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    8:50 am
  • 4th Grade Field Trip to UM Nat. History Museum
    Ann Arbor STEAM Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    9:45 am
  • Little Roots: Storytimes for a Summer Morning →
    Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor
    10:00 am

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  • Dont understand why paving cant wait just one more week.
    We still have school buses trying to pick up and drop off children who are walking. Safety of children way more important than a road. (Nextdoor Golfside Heights)
  • Cinemark USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Manager in Ypsilanti. Apply here.
  • Sun Communities, Inc. posted a job opening for Pool Attendant - Part Time in Ypsilanti. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ypsilanti here.

Ok Ypsilanti! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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